Hospitality NT Gold Plate Awards

The Gold Plate Awards provide a prime opportunity to showcase the best of the Territory's restaurants and dining establishments, and recognise, promote and reward excellence and best practice in the hospitality industry.

2025

Celebrating excellence in Territory dining - NOMINATE NOW for the Hospitality NT Gold Plate Awards.

The Hospitality NT Gold Plate Awards are back to shine a spotlight on the very best in dining across the NT! From outstanding chefs to unforgettable restaurants and cafes, we're on the hunt for the Territory's top culinary talent.

Nominations are now OPEN - 2025 Hospitality NT Gold Plate Awards

We've moved the entire process online, so your nomiation is simply a few clicks away.

The Gold Plate Awards will be held on Monday 25th August on the lawns of Mindil Beach Casino Resort.

2024

On Monday 19 August, in front of NT Parliament House on State Square lawns over 550 people attended the 2024 Hospitality NT ALM Gold Plate Awards.

The evening provided hospitality business owners and their staff with a well-deserved night off to celebrate excellence over 24 categories. The night was the culmination of 8 weeks of anonymous judging and Barista, Chef and Bartender competitions.

The event was catered by Chef Samila and Chef Ravindu of Hilton Garden Inn Darwin & Doubletree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin and their team and Jimmy Shu of Hanuman Darwin. IT was a vibrant array of Sri Lankan flavours, fresh local seafood, and delightful desserts.

Winners - Download Gold Plate 2024 Winners.pdf

Media Release - Download MEDIA RELEASE_2024 Gold Plate Awards.pdf

 

 

2023

The 2023 Gold Plate Awards popped up in Darwin Festival Park with over 550 people enjoying the very best in NT’s hospitality with a bit of festival fun thrown in.

The event was catered by some of the greats in our industry, Dolphy Lobo, Cluster Executive Chef of Hilton Garden Inn Darwin & Doubletree by Hilton Esplanade Darwin and his team, Ryan Hamilton, Chef and Owner of Porkin, Brad Stankiewicz of B’RAD BBQ and Jimmy Shu of Hanuman Darwin – an amazing line up!

Media Release - Download MEDIA RELEASE_2023 Gold Plate Awards.pdf

For more information email: admin@hospitalitynt.com.au or call 8981 3650.

Proudly supported by our Local Government Partner the City of Darwin 

 

Information for Gold Plate entrants Download Gold Plates tips 2025.pdf